Reading Specialists in the Real World: A Sociocultural View

This book offers practical suggestions, examples, and step-by-step guides for establishing a literacy team, assessing school literacy needs, developing longitudinal plans, designing assessment and curriculum for learners, and seeking grants. It discusses traditional issues of roles, programs, and decisions related to the reading specialist, while employing a sociocultural perspective which recognizes the importance of the school, community, and family contexts. Vogt teaches education at California State University. Shearer teaches reading education at the University of Wisconsin. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)